(A) Distribution of obscene matter:
(1) A person is guilty of distribution of obscene matter when, having knowledge of its content and character, he:
(a) Sends or causes to be sent into this city for sale or distribution;
(b) Brings or causes to be brought into this city for sale or distribution; or
(c) In this city, he:
1. Prepares for distribution;
2. Publishes for distribution;
3. Prints for distribution;
4. Exhibits publicly or for consideration before an audience of one or more;
5. Distributes;
6. Offers to distribute;
7. Has in his possession with intent to so distribute, exhibit or offer to distribute, any obscene matter;
8. Presents or participates in presenting the live, recorded or exhibited performance of any obscene matter to the public or an audience of one or more for consideration or commercial purpose; or
9. Owns, leases, or manages any theatre, building, structure, room, place, or commercial establishment and knowingly leases, lets, or permits such building, structure, room, place or commercial establishment to be used for the purpose of presenting obscene exhibitions or performances publicly or for consideration or for the purpose of distributing obscene matters or obscene devices.
(B) This section does not apply to a person who possesses or distributes obscene materials or participates in conduct otherwise proscribed by this section when the possession, participation, or conduct occurs in the course of law enforcement activities nor does it apply to those stated exceptions found in § 11-6-1(B).
('74 Code, § 12-9-5) (Ord. 65-1988)